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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Which Organic Fruits and Vegetables Should We Buy?

I want my family to eat the healthiest foods available, but I also want to keep my food bills under control.
Some fruits and vegetables absorb more chemicals than others and some are more frequently treated with chemicals than others.

To maximize your organic food dollar, the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C., recommends going organic on the "dirty dozen" -- types of produce that are most susceptible to pesticide residue:

While it would be best to eat only organic food, many of us must pick and choose which organics are a priority for us. Hopefully, this list will help us all make informed decisions at the grocery store.

About Me

For most of my adult life (60 years) I have consciously lived a simple, frugal life. This was a lifestyle choice for me, but with today's poor economy, it has become a life necessity. I hope to share my frugal philosophy with others, hopefully helping them and learning a few tips for my own use.
Now for a bit of personal information. I am a Mennonite, mother of an seventeen year old girl and wife of 37 years. I spend my time running my household the old fashioned way, cooking from scratch, canning our food, gardening, sewing, knitting, spinning (not on a bike), cleaning, writing book reviews and worshipping.